Harry Styles
by Harry Styles
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 12, 2017
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  1. NHcat
    May 12, 2017
    1
    I give him credit for at least attempting to be different. However, going against the popular norm does not automatically equal good music. I could tolerate only one song, the rest I hated, thus a score of 1. Comparisons to Fleetwood Mac and Bowie are not only exaggerated but disrespectful. Never a One Direction fan, but I honestly expected way more given the hype from Rolling Stone etc.
  2. aysh81
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Derivative. contrived and pretentious album with a purpose to be a critical darling moreso than to actually cultivate a sound inspired by the 70's rock greats. Critics like Rolling Stone stop peddling PR paid drivel comparing this poser to rock legends of yore; your agenda is blatantly obvious. We can make up our own minds on what this lackluster effort is, thanks. I think most of theDerivative. contrived and pretentious album with a purpose to be a critical darling moreso than to actually cultivate a sound inspired by the 70's rock greats. Critics like Rolling Stone stop peddling PR paid drivel comparing this poser to rock legends of yore; your agenda is blatantly obvious. We can make up our own minds on what this lackluster effort is, thanks. I think most of the praise coming from people is that H has gone against the grain of mainstream music more than an actual analysis of the music. The actual music is plagiarized, blatant ripoffs from music done better and more authentic. In this album there is no sense of identity, or theme or conviction, just picking sounds from one rock great to another with the end result being pretentious drivel and blatant Grammy bait.… Expand
  3. johnkiratx2
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Sounds like any other 1d album. Listened to few bits of it...didn't like it all. Two Ghosts is an exception but other than that..meh. Very unoriginal.
  4. Davies1963
    May 14, 2017
    1
    The notes of his songs are really alike to those old songs which his album seems to basic and unoriginal. One song sounds like a commercial song which is funny. Mediocre vocals and repetitive lyrics. Not really impressed but nice try for a start of being a "rockstar". Old rock songs I've encountered are way better than this, in my opinion. I'm old and only listen for a bit on every songsThe notes of his songs are really alike to those old songs which his album seems to basic and unoriginal. One song sounds like a commercial song which is funny. Mediocre vocals and repetitive lyrics. Not really impressed but nice try for a start of being a "rockstar". Old rock songs I've encountered are way better than this, in my opinion. I'm old and only listen for a bit on every songs on YouTube because of the hype about this and I am not amazed. Also, yes he has different genre from nowadays genre but that doesn't define how bad or good the album is. It's the content and all which surely he didn't achieved.… Expand
  5. Malia
    May 12, 2017
    2
    Incredible production value on this. However, it falls short because he wears his influences on his sleeve too strongly. I have no sense who Harry Styles the Artist is, I am very clear on who Harry Styles the Fanboy of Rock Legends is. This isn't a bad thing but I'm not sure why i should care if he's not bringing something fresh to the table. If i wanted to hear Rolling Stones or RodIncredible production value on this. However, it falls short because he wears his influences on his sleeve too strongly. I have no sense who Harry Styles the Artist is, I am very clear on who Harry Styles the Fanboy of Rock Legends is. This isn't a bad thing but I'm not sure why i should care if he's not bringing something fresh to the table. If i wanted to hear Rolling Stones or Rod Stewart or Elton John or Beatles et al. covers, well, I wouldn't bother - I'd just go to the source. I'll check him out on the next one, maybe he'll have found some identity by then.… Expand
  6. Bolt62
    May 12, 2017
    2
    this album was boring and it honestly felt pretentious.I tried to give it a listen bc of the hype around it but it definitely does not live up to it. disappointing.
  7. musiclo
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Was excited for this album but man I gotta say very disappointed. I wanted some originality. I will not compare his album to his former band member because both are different genre. My review is only based on what he has brought to the album and i personally expected more since I was excited for his album the most.
  8. Nina62
    May 12, 2017
    0
    while listening to this album I felt like listening to a compilation of covers of sole other old songs. there is nothing original about this album. plus, the lyrics are bad, some of them really made me cringe (e.g. kiwi). for me, as of now, Harry is just a copycat. he has nothing to say and he has yet to find what he wants to be as an artist.
  9. GuiLiar
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Esse é definitivamente o pior álbum que eu ja escutei na minha vida, eu nunca sai de um álbum sem gostar de pelo menos uma música, mas todas são ruins de mais, sem contar todos os plágios do Harry, é impressionante que ele ta começando agora mas só ta vivendo pela superestimação e mijo por toda parte, pq sozinho ele nao faria sucesso sendo que mesmo com tudo isso ele nao faz, so sei queEsse é definitivamente o pior álbum que eu ja escutei na minha vida, eu nunca sai de um álbum sem gostar de pelo menos uma música, mas todas são ruins de mais, sem contar todos os plágios do Harry, é impressionante que ele ta começando agora mas só ta vivendo pela superestimação e mijo por toda parte, pq sozinho ele nao faria sucesso sendo que mesmo com tudo isso ele nao faz, so sei que boa sorte harry na sua jornada em encontrar um dia a originalidade, pra nao continuar ganhando dinheiro a custas do trabalho dos outros… Expand
  10. ScottyS
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Absolutely shocked at how bad is Harry's debut album. It still sounds like One Direction but with Harry only vocals which can't be a good as he was not the best singer of the band. He always needed Liam and Zayn's support.
  11. Lanii
    May 12, 2017
    0
    It's boring as hell thank god it was only 10 song god only knows what would happened to me if it was more...i felt i aged 15 years listening to it is THAT bad...i won't even recommend it to am enemy....love yourself and save your time in something worth...if there's a mark less than a 0 it would be given to this album....
  12. Ultraviolenxe
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Completely boring, lifeless, and slow. This isn't rock music at all, and I expected much better. Not only that, but half the songs are complete rip-offs of classic songs released in the 70s and 80s.
  13. sassymah
    May 12, 2017
    1
    Mediocre to the point if being hard to listen through. It is generic, forgettable, and lacking in any emotional resonance. He claims his album is about social matters or childbirth and there is no sense to that. His voice shows signs of strain. Not one song could be described as great. There are decent background instrumentals but that is it. Any critic who praises this to high heavensMediocre to the point if being hard to listen through. It is generic, forgettable, and lacking in any emotional resonance. He claims his album is about social matters or childbirth and there is no sense to that. His voice shows signs of strain. Not one song could be described as great. There are decent background instrumentals but that is it. Any critic who praises this to high heavens when they were being dismissive towards a better album with actual great vocals and depth, is going to be side-eyed.… Expand
  14. mr_good
    May 12, 2017
    1
    such a boring album, nothing special.. david bowie rip off.. the only good song is "the signs of the times" , i expected a lot from harry as he was the main guy from 1D but i am disappointed
  15. ladiesweflawles
    May 13, 2017
    0
    I really wanted to like this. I think with all the hype surrounding him I was expecting something amazing. What I found was that it was generic, art student borrows his dad's old records and tries to piece together songs and sounds he likes. The production is ok, you can tell they spent a fair bit of money, but the lyrics are trite and just boring. They're repetitive and don't really haveI really wanted to like this. I think with all the hype surrounding him I was expecting something amazing. What I found was that it was generic, art student borrows his dad's old records and tries to piece together songs and sounds he likes. The production is ok, you can tell they spent a fair bit of money, but the lyrics are trite and just boring. They're repetitive and don't really have any meaning beyond him interchanging the different women he's slept with. I honestly thought he would have more to say, considering he's been constantly pushed into the limelight at such a young age, but I left the record feeling like I didn't know who he was. Maybe he'll find his voice down the line, but this honestly sounds like a tribute band, something you'd find on garageband and while pleasant as background music, not anything you'd actually remember.… Expand
  16. Ryan08
    May 12, 2017
    0
    I wish Harry's album was as good as Zayn's. I am kinda disappointed, he should have stayed in One Direction. Harry's album lack originality and good vocals, it feels like he is trying too hard to be Bowie.
  17. BranGali
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Disguisting as F. Zayn album is better & i dont like him. Aftet all this hype this is a very dissapoinment for a 1D boy with 80 million record deal. Tragic
  18. annielymaria
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    this album is amazing! i loooooove it so much, harry is a legend ♡ stream FINE LINE DEC 13TH!
  19. Itheking
    Oct 24, 2017
    0
    This is just cheap rip off of David Bowie, every classic rock band and then some more poppy fillers. It's nothing new, we've heard it all before, from million times better artists. Just seems Styles wants to show, that he knows rock, but on the way plagiarizes everyone and everything.
  20. AmyMed
    May 20, 2017
    0
    I don't think Harry has what it needs to be successful. I was really upset about the fact that I bought the music of him because my friends told me it would be good and I just believed it, sadly I can't get a refund from Harry or his label. Anyway the music was boring and it sound to me like a copy of music who has been released years back. I hope Harry tries his feet in acting and doesI don't think Harry has what it needs to be successful. I was really upset about the fact that I bought the music of him because my friends told me it would be good and I just believed it, sadly I can't get a refund from Harry or his label. Anyway the music was boring and it sound to me like a copy of music who has been released years back. I hope Harry tries his feet in acting and does there well.… Expand
  21. Lizaerbert
    Oct 22, 2017
    0
    It's "NO" from me. This album is over hyped and overrated. I honestly don't understand why everyone act like he's a rockstar. He's not. There's a couple good songs. Lyrics are horrible, some of them are sexiest. Biggest disappointment
  22. NETMUSIC
    Jun 18, 2017
    2
    Although there are certain songs that I really liked such as 'Sign of The Times', it doesn't really get going from there. I found myself on many occasion wanting to skip to the next track. But every time I did, it felt like some of the songs never really got me in the mood to listen further than a few seconds.

    Best Song(s): Sign of the Times Kiwi Worst Song(s): Carolina Two    Although there are certain songs that I really liked such as 'Sign of The Times', it doesn't really get going from there. I found myself on many occasion wanting to skip to the next track. But every time I did, it felt like some of the songs never really got me in the mood to listen further than a few seconds.

    Best Song(s):
    Sign of the Times
    Kiwi

    Worst Song(s):
    Carolina
    Two Ghosts
    Ever Since New York    … Expand
  23. AmalikYoaz
    Jun 5, 2017
    0
    i feel like i've heard the tunes before, i get that you're inspired by your idols but the sound is recycled
    from old rock tunes... like look for your own sound kid.
  24. Naima
    May 20, 2017
    0
    Ich habe mehr erwartet und vielleicht dachte ich ja auch Harry würde Origineller sein als sich es letztendlich gekommen ist. Ich dachte er würde neue Musik kreieren und nicht alter Musik hinterher hopsen. Ich hätte es besser wissen müssen letztlich ist er ja auch nur in einer boy band gewesen. Vielleicht sollte man keine Erwartungen haben von dieser generation. Die Songtexte sind nurIch habe mehr erwartet und vielleicht dachte ich ja auch Harry würde Origineller sein als sich es letztendlich gekommen ist. Ich dachte er würde neue Musik kreieren und nicht alter Musik hinterher hopsen. Ich hätte es besser wissen müssen letztlich ist er ja auch nur in einer boy band gewesen. Vielleicht sollte man keine Erwartungen haben von dieser generation. Die Songtexte sind nur Geschwafel und die Hintergrund Musik kopiert.… Expand
  25. LilyKotze
    Oct 24, 2017
    3
    Did not enjoy it. But that is on me. I do not enjoy songs with lyrics where women are objectified. There is, after all, a difference between sexy and sexist. Many of the songs are in a higher register than Harry sung in 1D, and my concern is that he will utterly destroy what is left of his voice on this tour.

    His lyrics are repetitive, and too many of the songs feel lifted from    Did not enjoy it. But that is on me. I do not enjoy songs with lyrics where women are objectified. There is, after all, a difference between sexy and sexist. Many of the songs are in a higher register than Harry sung in 1D, and my concern is that he will utterly destroy what is left of his voice on this tour.

    His lyrics are repetitive, and too many of the songs feel lifted from other artists, as opposed to inspired by other artists.    … Expand
  26. rainbowbear
    May 13, 2017
    0
    how dare this boy compare himself to the likes of rolling stones front man? kid you have so much to learn. be thankful you have these equally young fan base of yours who'll buy any crap you put out there. Jagger is a **** GOD. no one can duplicate his success. think twice before you try comparing your poor attempt of an album
  27. Laylaa
    May 13, 2017
    0
    I didn't even know who one direction was i only knew a harry styles thats all the media talked about so i had very high expectations for this young man yet it was a complete dissapointment.
    It sounded like a 70's parody album, or an amateur who is trying to imitate their favorite rock bands.
    Now that thats been said, ill go check his peers i heard they came out with solo material as well    I didn't even know who one direction was i only knew a harry styles thats all the media talked about so i had very high expectations for this young man yet it was a complete dissapointment.
    It sounded like a 70's parody album, or an amateur who is trying to imitate their favorite rock bands.
    Now that thats been said, ill go check his peers i heard they came out with solo material as well i don't even know their names because i was expecting harry to be the "beyonce" with all that talk in the media.    … Expand
  28. BryceLB
    May 13, 2017
    0
    This is album is probably best for background noise. It doesn't make you feel any kind of way. It doesn't invoke strong emotions. It doesn't make you wanna dance. It doesn't put you in a contemplative mood. It's something playing in the background at a diner. It's not offensive. It's not pretty. It's not smooth, It's not grimy. It's nothing. It's a guy singing some words that you'll forgetThis is album is probably best for background noise. It doesn't make you feel any kind of way. It doesn't invoke strong emotions. It doesn't make you wanna dance. It doesn't put you in a contemplative mood. It's something playing in the background at a diner. It's not offensive. It's not pretty. It's not smooth, It's not grimy. It's nothing. It's a guy singing some words that you'll forget as soon as the verse is over. There are no songs of 'indefinite repeat' status. No songs that will make you tell your friends, you gotta hear this one. It's filler music. Something you visit with once or twice. If you're a diehard fan you buy it just because. You'll never admit it, but you won't reach for it very often. It's not that kind of album. It's forgettable and quintessentially unremarkable.… Expand
  29. numfar
    May 14, 2017
    0
    It's like he's trying to emulate all of his favorite 70s rockers, but he's not bringing anything new, so the songs mostly feel like cheap bowie knockoffs. Also some pretty misogynistic lyrics from a man so many think is a feminist. Most of the lyrics are vague and non-personal (a song from the perspective of a mother dying during childbirth?? Why not write about some of your actualIt's like he's trying to emulate all of his favorite 70s rockers, but he's not bringing anything new, so the songs mostly feel like cheap bowie knockoffs. Also some pretty misogynistic lyrics from a man so many think is a feminist. Most of the lyrics are vague and non-personal (a song from the perspective of a mother dying during childbirth?? Why not write about some of your actual experiences, dude?) and the few that aren't are kinda creepy (like that song about the underage girl he was apparently obsessed with?). I was really disappointed in this album; I liked a lot of the stuff he wrote when he was in One Direction, but I think now he's trying too hard to appeal to everyone and seem mature and it just...doesn't work.… Expand
  30. danielitamv
    May 26, 2017
    0
    Mi sentimiento general al escuchar este disco ha sido de un aburrimiento total. He sentido ganas de pasar las canciones a medio escuchar del aburrimiento que estaba sintiendo. Supongo que este disco será maravilloso para las adolescentes pero a mí me ha dejado un sentimiento de creer que he perdido una hora de mi vida al escucharlo. Nada recomendable.
  31. Mehak
    May 13, 2017
    0
    what is this harry?? i expectted so much from 'the frontman of 1D'.Not even 1 song makes me feel like yeah i've heard something unique. All songs are mediocore.The music sounds familiar. He should make his own music and stop recreating the music that already exists.sorry harry this album failed to impress me
  32. emilyburberry
    May 13, 2017
    2
    I was very eager to get myself the self-titled 'Harry Styles' album after all the publicity he's been getting of late. It had many hurdles to get over in my book in terms of authenticity and creativeness.

    Although there are certain songs that I really liked such as 'Sign of The Times', it doesn't really get going from there. I found myself on many occasion wanting to skip to the next    I was very eager to get myself the self-titled 'Harry Styles' album after all the publicity he's been getting of late. It had many hurdles to get over in my book in terms of authenticity and creativeness.

    Although there are certain songs that I really liked such as 'Sign of The Times', it doesn't really get going from there. I found myself on many occasion wanting to skip to the next track. But every time I did, it felt like some of the songs never really got me in the mood to listen further than a few seconds.

    It was possibly because my high standards come from years of listening to the likes of Queen and Bowie. I may have been spoilt all those years ago.

    There is some work to do for Harry. I still feel some of his former band members of 1D are coming out with more original soundtracks. And the sound he has needs a little refinement. The plagiarism allegations don't help much either. Sweet Creature sounded oddly similar to The Beatles Blackbird. Another 'oddity' was when was that Sign of The Times almost sounded like David Bowie's Space Oddity. And lastly Ever Since New York sounded a lot like Badfinger's Baby Blue. This is in my opinion is something to be very wary of. I think that took me by surprise and really didn't help my opinion of the album.

    If Harry is to become the rockstar he wants to be, there is a lot he needs to do.    … Expand
  33. kata
    May 13, 2017
    2
    The songs continue to have the same form as the One Direction songs. The rhythms and lyrics are too basic, while the voice is very flat. I think it's an overrated album and that cataloging it in the rock range is too much, for me it's just another album more pop / rock
  34. LuizC
    May 14, 2017
    0
    Como fã do rock clássico eu só posso sentir nojo desse garoto, quem ele pensa que é ? Plagiando várias lendas e sendo elogiado por isso ? A qualidade desse álbum é decadente, letras boas mas a sonoridade toda copiada isso é uma vergonha, pior álbum que eu ja escutei receba esse vermelho plagiador
  35. sanasana
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Ever since all the 1D boys gone solo. I was very intrigued as to what this guy has to offer... Since he is the only one who is getting so much hyped up and given promotion. But sadly I have spent my money on a very generic and copycat cat album. I am extremely disappointed!!
  36. lanaws
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Grew up to David Bowie's , Queens , Prince and the Rolling Stones and I expected this to be a knock off version of the legendary 70's Classic Rock but I was surprised that Harry Styles didn't only go out of his way to release something that's not generic as a statement for his solo career but the album was actually amazing lyrical,production,vocals and instrumental wise and the cross overGrew up to David Bowie's , Queens , Prince and the Rolling Stones and I expected this to be a knock off version of the legendary 70's Classic Rock but I was surprised that Harry Styles didn't only go out of his way to release something that's not generic as a statement for his solo career but the album was actually amazing lyrical,production,vocals and instrumental wise and the cross over between the 70s and 2017 was just phenomenal. Boy really went go hard or go home! David Bowie would be proud!… Expand
  37. Gabriellamc
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Las definiciones de basura, se actualizaron con éxito. Harry no pasa de un chico superestimado, sin talento y sin voz! Una lástima que ese tipo esté avergonzado grandes nombres de la música, que ya se han ido.
  38. Edduardo20
    May 16, 2017
    3
    If I had known that each of the songs would sound exactly the same, as if they were bad discards of Kiss, I'd have stayed with Kiss's worst albums, at least those if not better than this.
    Just a good song to rescue, the rest sounds like Ed Sheeran songs that I discard and nobody wanted.
    P.T. The sophisticated sound of R & B, Soul and urban by Zayn is still much better.
  39. Sara222
    May 13, 2017
    0
    I really wanted to like harry's album i thought it was going to be different something special like they described it but its not my style and i like rock music
  40. samgimlison
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Harry Styles music is so bland and so much plagiarized from yonder days. There's Zero originality and uniqueness to this album. Massive disappointment
  41. aybe
    May 13, 2017
    0
    I honestly thought Harry's music was pretty boring which is a shame because I love Harry. Hopefully his next album it going to be better. Too robotic for me.
  42. ZJM_
    May 13, 2017
    0
    It seems like he listened to old music from all the legends and he tried to make an album out of what he heard. Feels more like a tribute album than something to show who he actually is as an artist. Very boring and faceless!
  43. Inactivestan
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Loved sott but the title is stolen from prince, and theres something about sweet creatures, harry was and is so overrated and he doesn't deserve that hype i think he flopped and thats a little bit shocking given the fact that media loves him.
  44. Aloca
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Without a doubt, the trash of the year. Haary is a joke. He has no talent, he has no voice and he does not know how to compose. I hope the other boys of one direction, show this talentless boy what quality music is
  45. sara11
    May 13, 2017
    0
    boring with nothing new to add , vacant with no personality , does not seem to have story , regurgitation of old rock music , if you want to listen to cheap recycled music , this is the albume for you otherwise its not recommended
  46. Amandal
    May 13, 2017
    0
    .Very bad, apparently many like to listen to garbage, everything seems the same, just keep and everything else is sound very identical.
    Actually I did not like it.
  47. Aishaaa
    May 17, 2017
    1
    A lot of it sounds the same it's honestly too overhyped I like women and two ghosts i am excited to see how the other 1d members debuts are gonna turn out
  48. RSFM
    Oct 24, 2017
    0
    I keep hearing this is a good album, but all I got from listening is that he's trying too hard, this is way over hyped. I wouldn't call it rock, it's just so bad.
  49. Ile
    May 13, 2017
    0
    I've been waiting for this album for a long time and I'm really disappointed. It's really boring and his voice is too much altered. He cant sing high notes yet he does. He should stop it. Ah this album should be called "plagiarism"
  50. sana-
    May 13, 2017
    3
    I was excepting more of harry, given the hype and the comparisons to Bowie, Prince, ... which now sound a bit pretentious. It is not a bad album per se, it is very well produced, but unoriginal and generic, and often boring. Most of the songs sound like something we already heard a million times before. His lyrics are poorly written, and often misogynistic.
  51. dan1929
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Estaba algo emocionado por escuchar su álbum ya que siempre fue uno de los que más me gustaba de 1d pero fue un decepción. Completamente una basura.
  52. dasada
    May 13, 2017
    2
    I listened to the whole album but was bored before the end of track one. Whoever said it sounds like Britpop b-sides was right. Nothing bad on here but nothing spine-tingling either. Sign of the Times was the lead for obvious reasons, it's the only song that feels like it goes anywhere.
  53. kris1990
    May 13, 2017
    2
    I expected better from 1D's designated front man. I didn't expect the 70's tribute band , but here we are. The album is self indulgent , repetitive and boring. The best song is Only Angel. The screeching is very offensive .
  54. babytats
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Dissapointed. Even though I like the Style he was going for his album was boring and didjt live up the hype. I've never been a 1D fan so this the first time I heard his voice and it's sounds average at best. Totally a waste of money
  55. marzenabak
    May 13, 2017
    0
    I was expecting something better after the hype he got. I am disappointed. His single was boring but I thought his album will be better. However, it was not the case. He tries to hard to be like Mick Jagger and it shows. I won't be listening to this again.
  56. Justin143
    May 13, 2017
    2
    This album is boring..genuinely i liked sign of the times and two ghosts and the rest is **** dunno how rollingstones praised so-much and created such a hype..it us definitely overrad.there is style only in his name not in his album neither in his fashion sense...i don't like overrated people..this album is boring people waste of money..
  57. ube1kenobi
    May 13, 2017
    2
    Listened to it a few times and was disappointed. Harry's team is all about hype and no substance. Why?
    I ended up expecting more and just seeing it fall absolutely flat.
    Only one song appealed to me (Woman)...everything else, the background drowns him out (again that's my opinion). There's no need for this. Woman is the only song out of the album that I feel a bit of soul from    Listened to it a few times and was disappointed. Harry's team is all about hype and no substance. Why?
    I ended up expecting more and just seeing it fall absolutely flat.

    Only one song appealed to me (Woman)...everything else, the background drowns him out (again that's my opinion). There's no need for this. Woman is the only song out of the album that I feel a bit of soul from him...everything else feels manufactured, as expected. Surely he has a better range in vocals in comparison to Niall and Louis, but he's not showing it off. It's not any different from the Made in the AM album (only real difference is he had Liam, Louis, and Niall to help) and I'm pretty sure the album Four was the catalyst to Harry going this route. Don't get me wrong here, I love folk and the rock'n'roll music from the 60s-70s, but this is like a copy + paste version of that. Guess having the right people behind you pay for the high reviews for this album, which is a shame, if given a proper criticism of an album, the artist can rise above their 1st attempt (and this goes for ANY form of art). Sorry Harry, it's a no from me, but please try again. Would love to hear what you really want to put out there.    … Expand
  58. pettyoreo
    May 14, 2017
    0
    Sign of the times was good. But then other sweet creature came. it was boring as hell. Disappointed. Was definitely expecting more because of the hype.
  59. merimb
    May 13, 2017
    0
    This is a very diluted shadow of 70's rock. Its total lack luster and originality is epitome of blandness and unauthentic. A worst album of this year..
  60. mastoomax
    May 13, 2017
    0
    i can not believe I have waited for this over hyped trash and spent my hard earned money on this bland try hard 70s rock.... Bleh!! I want my money back......
  61. matheus-rs1401
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Sinceramente, esse álbum eu odiei, teve musicas que "uau" porque parece que ele criou pra fazer as pessoas dormir, então não gostei, ÁLBUM LIXOOOOO, PORCARIA.
  62. sugoisugoi
    May 13, 2017
    0
    i feel like this album is only palatable for those edgy teens who want to be taken seriously, so they listen to generic rock music and judge anyone who doesn't agree. and that's okay i've been there, i WAS one of those edgy teens. the problem i have with kids listening to this album compared to the music i listened to back in my day is, the music that i used to listen to was actually goodi feel like this album is only palatable for those edgy teens who want to be taken seriously, so they listen to generic rock music and judge anyone who doesn't agree. and that's okay i've been there, i WAS one of those edgy teens. the problem i have with kids listening to this album compared to the music i listened to back in my day is, the music that i used to listen to was actually good (or so i thought). the music i listened to fed into my teen angst, projected my emotions into song, music i used to listen to felt like you had an invisible friend who knew exactly how you felt. this album seems like it's not even trying to be good or relate able. kiwi sounds like a song that should be played through soft core porn and i don't even know what sign of the times is about, the lyrics are so very confusing. i don't know what the styles kid was thinking, i don't even know what demographic he's trying to aim for. everything seems senseless and vague, nothing rememberable.… Expand
  63. hillym
    May 14, 2017
    0
    I wasn't impressed after his fans and the media had hyped up his ability and talent. The lyrics fall flat and confusing, trying to be artistic but really just kind of trying too hard. The more upbeat songs involved too many elements, and the slower songs were nothing special amongst many slower acoustic songs. The entire album left a bad taste, or it left no taste at all and is extremelyI wasn't impressed after his fans and the media had hyped up his ability and talent. The lyrics fall flat and confusing, trying to be artistic but really just kind of trying too hard. The more upbeat songs involved too many elements, and the slower songs were nothing special amongst many slower acoustic songs. The entire album left a bad taste, or it left no taste at all and is extremely easy to forget.… Expand
  64. Jinxxnij13
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    He is trying to hard to be a rockstar and failed miserably. This album comes across as cheap rip off the early work of Elton
  65. danish_dito
    May 13, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its total **** ......pls return my 16$.......all this hype for nothing ....world best production can't even make him sound good....talentless...artist from reality shows sing better than this… Expand
  66. leonara
    May 13, 2017
    0
    You need to get yourself some help if you truly decided to spend money on 12 versions of the same damn song. In this album you'll find 0 creativity, 0 vocals, 0 talent. Next.
  67. seriousmusic
    May 15, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a hardcore 1d fan, I waited for his album since they went on a break. Honestly I like 1 song on the album but even that song seems like something I have already listened too. It is unfair to the rest of 1d members that harry is centred as the face of one direction and he came out with that. i hate to say this but his album actually made me curious as to what zayn did. Zayn truly did put out a better album and though I will still be a loyal 1d fan it is unfair to say how talented zayn is. I honestly think harry rushed this, maybe he should have worked with different producers. Anyways harry maybe the next album will be better. I was counting on you to out do zayn but instead you did worst than the chainsmoker. Drop the mick jagger and bring harry out. You don't need to be someone else .I wanted to rub this in zayns face but i truly cannot because your album isnt even 1% to what he put out. In fact niall and louis have better singles out.… Expand
  68. honestguy
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Nice album. It was hyped a lot so I expected a bit more. I would've liked if he had gone pop-rock instead as his voice would've been better with it. Hopefully he'll improve more & more with time
  69. TE25
    May 13, 2017
    2
    Its was pretty good but nothing different and exiciting[GENERIC]. While listening to his album you can hear alot of influence to older songs from the 70's & 80's [Sweet creature sound similar to Black bird by the Beatles] i understand he may be influenced by the music from the 70's and 80's but he still needs to find his own style. I know one direction fans would LOVE anything that goldenIts was pretty good but nothing different and exiciting[GENERIC]. While listening to his album you can hear alot of influence to older songs from the 70's & 80's [Sweet creature sound similar to Black bird by the Beatles] i understand he may be influenced by the music from the 70's and 80's but he still needs to find his own style. I know one direction fans would LOVE anything that golden boy Harry puts out over that guy Zayn any day.… Expand
  70. Lilivv
    May 14, 2017
    0
    This album is full of bland and boring nonsense, i kept waiting for something to be a little interesting for him to maybe challenge his vocals, but it kept the same bland mood through out the whole thing, why did he waste his time? Why is he wasting his fans time?
  71. Ramzchui
    May 13, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know its good when my whole family especially my rocker grandfather approve it! I personally dont listen to this type of music but cant deny the quality f this record, props to Harry for leaning into this type of music. A very solid debut album!… Expand
  72. sawthesign
    Oct 25, 2017
    3
    Styles, on his debut album post-One Direction, simply tries far too hard.

    In his harried (ha) attempt to shed his boyband image, he takes on this "Rock Messiah" title that he has not yet done anything to deserve. A lot of the songs on his self-titled album are repetitive, dry, and in the case of a couple (Kiwi and Carolina), just tacky. The studio versions are the only versions that    Styles, on his debut album post-One Direction, simply tries far too hard.

    In his harried (ha) attempt to shed his boyband image, he takes on this "Rock Messiah" title that he has not yet done anything to deserve. A lot of the songs on his self-titled album are repetitive, dry, and in the case of a couple (Kiwi and Carolina), just tacky.

    The studio versions are the only versions that should be listened to, for a lot of his live versions sound absolutely abysmal. He strains his voice as much as Shawn Mendes and seems to be completely unaware of his range. He tries too many vocal tricks that are just jarring on the ears. The high note he often attempts on "Ever Since New York" is an example of just how, well, bad, he sounds live when he tries too hard to impress.

    He succeeds overall in a few of the songs, "Woman", for instance, has a fun production with straightforward vocals and a quirky hook. "Ever Since New York" is another musical success, with its soft guitar and beautiful melody. Most of the songs, however, fall flat and just seem to be generic wannabe "rock classics", One should not aim to be a classic. Classics are not things to anticipate or to aim for, they just happen. Styles clearly was aiming for classic rock revivalist with this album and his new image, and to be frank, neither attempts worked.    … Expand
  73. Chars
    Nov 24, 2020
    0
    The fact that he has so much promotion and appearances on tv or shows, it made me want to listen to his debut album. But this is just disappointing, I find myself skipping from every tracks.
  74. Sunsetfayy
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Worst album by any 1D member. I don’t know how people actually like it. He didn’t put much effort in it clearly.
  75. zjkaren
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    this **** is really bad ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏!
  76. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    1
    Get a personality, please. We already have one Bowie, we don't need his cheap impersonator who can't even write a song by himself.
  77. Maryam18
    Aug 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing that can be a hit or face reveal yourself or you are gonna was a great app and I couldn’t stop thinking it about the music I love it here and it has been so pretty good for me my kids and love it and it makes it fun and I wanna see how much I wanna is the I’ve seen… Expand
  78. reemk8
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    the music is very boring. i literally fell asleep while listening to it of how boring it is.

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#6 Most Discussed Album of 2017
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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Q Magazine
    Jun 6, 2017
    60
    Despite Styles' self-conscious references, his debut avoids indulgence. [Aug 2017, p.110]
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    May 23, 2017
    80
    Ultimately Harry Styles feels comfortable and readily worn-in.
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  3. Consequence
    May 18, 2017
    58
    The missteps don’t detract too much from this ambitious, if slightly unfocused, debut.
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